Key Points
- Kapil Sharma returns with Season 3 of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ on Netflix, premiering June 21, 2025.
- Kapil’s reported fee of ₹5 crore per episode is the highest for any Indian TV or comedy show.
- The show reunites popular cast members: Krishna Abhishek, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, and Archana Puran Singh.
- Superstar Salman Khan is rumored to appear as the first celebrity guest of the season.
- Kapil calls the OTT experience more creative and liberating compared to traditional TV.
Mumbai: Fans of Indian comedy have a reason to celebrate as Kapil Sharma, the undisputed king of laughter, is all set to return with the third season of his wildly popular show, ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, streaming exclusively on Netflix from June 21, 2025. But this time, it’s not just the show’s return that’s making headlines Kapil’s staggering fee has become the talk of the industry.
Kapil Sharma’s Fee Sets New Benchmark
According to several media reports, Kapil Sharma is charging a jaw-dropping ₹5 crore per episode for the new season. This makes him not only the highest-paid comedian in India but also places him among the top earners in the entire Indian entertainment industry, rivaling even Bollywood’s biggest stars. Industry insiders say this is the highest fee ever paid for a comedy show in Indian television and OTT history.
Star-Studded Cast and Exciting Guest Lineup
The show’s third season promises to bring back the magic with its beloved cast:
- Krishna Abhishek
- Sunil Grover
- Kiku Sharda
- Archana Puran Singh
- Plus other familiar faces from previous seasons
Fans are also buzzing with excitement over reports that Salman Khan will grace the first episode as the celebrity guest, setting the tone for a season filled with star power and laughter.
Kapil Sharma on Returning to His “Family”
Kapil Sharma expressed his joy at reuniting with his team and returning to the show, saying,
“It feels like I have returned to my family again. Working on an OTT platform like Netflix is a bit different, but it offers more freedom and creative space.”
He noted that the move to a global streaming platform allows for more innovative content and a wider audience reach.
Audience Expectations Soar
After two blockbuster seasons, expectations are sky-high for this new installment. With a new celebrity guest in every episode and Kapil’s signature humor, the show is poised to dominate both Indian and international streaming charts. The Netflix partnership also means the show will be accessible to a global audience, further raising the stakes.
Kapil Sharma: Now Among India’s Most Expensive Stars
Comparisons with top Bollywood actors reveal that Kapil’s per-episode fee is on par with, or even exceeds, what many film stars earn for their TV appearances. This cements his status as not just the king of comedy, but also as one of the most valuable stars in the Indian OTT and television space.
Kapil Sharma is back with Season 3 of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ on Netflix, setting a new industry record by charging ₹5 crore per episode. With a star-studded cast, high-profile guests like Salman Khan, and the creative freedom of an OTT platform, the show is set to deliver more laughs and reach a global audience like never before.
